Glossary

TermDescription
PCI-DSSPayment Card Industry Data Security Standard
https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/
PCI-3DSPayment Card Industry 3-D Secure
https://listings.pcisecuritystandards.org/documents/FAQs_for_PCI_3DS_Core_Security_Standard.pdf
3DS3-D Secure is an XML-based protocol which adds an additional security layer to online credit card payments.
It is the protocol that powers the implementation of asking you to input an OTP on a webpage with your bank name when you purchase something online using your credit card.
BINBank Identification Number is a unique identifier used to identify the issuing institution of card. It is the first four to six numbers that appear on a card and is used to tie the issuer to all the cards it issues and all the transactions on those cards
CVVCard Verification Value serving as a security feature for transactions where the card is not physically presented, such as online purchases.
PINPersonal Identification Number. It is a code that cardholders use to verify their identity and authorize transactions.
VISAVisa Network is a global payment processing system owned and operated by Visa Inc., a leading financial services company. It connects technology, infrastructure and innovation to secure fast digital payments for everyone in innovative ways.
AmountIssuer Amount, the amount based on the issuer currency, for StraitsX case is having SGD as the based currency
CurrencyIssuer Currency, for StraitsX case is having SGD as the based currency
Acquirer AmountAcquirer Amount, the amount based on the acquirer currency.
Acquirer CurrencyAcquirer Currency, can be currency not only SGD.
MCCMerchant Category Code, in the format of 4 digit number. https://usa.visa.com/dam/VCOM/download/merchants/visa-merchant-data-standards-manual.pdf
Opaque IDAn opaque identifier is a unique identifier that does not provide any information about the thing it identifies.
RRNRetrieval Reference Number, is a key to identify a card transaction based on the ISO8583 standard. Value is presented in data element 37 of ISO 8583.